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Sound to Savor
Pour yourself your favorite drink, and join me in my sonic lounge. I'm here to talk about new music and artists, live events, and music related history. I've spent a lifetime around music, and now I want to share that world with you on my podcast.
Episodes
Sound to SavorA Thriller and a Chiller - The Halloween Episode
Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Castle Rock rosé, as I talk about four albums to listen to on Halloween, plus the soundtrack for the movie "Backrooms." Also…
Sound to SavorPumpkin Spice Cider In Your Tasting Room
Send us Fan Mail Join me with a Coronado pumpkin spice hard cider, as I talk about new music, new tours, and festival lineups. I focus on Fontaines DC, KROQ…
Sound to SavorRock and (Rubber) Soul Music
Send us Fan Mail Join me for an Enegren Oktoberfest beer, as I get into the super deluxe release of the Beatles' 1965 classic "Rubber Soul." I go through each…
Sound to SavorWhy Does Everyone Hate U2?
Send us Fan Mail Pour yourself a berry lemonade vodka and join me, as I answer the pressing question of 2026: Why does everyone hate U2? I talk about the band…
Sound to SavorNepo Babies and Industry Plants, The Sequel
Send us Fan Mail Join me for a blood orange soda and vodka, as I follow up my 2024 episode on nepo babies and industry plants. I talk about Stella Lefty, new…
Sound to SavorA Proper Tasting Room: Can You Get To That?
Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Cline Old Vine Zinfandel, as I talk about new music from Pretty Sick, Bonobo, This is Lorelei, and Jhené Aiko. Also, I talk…
Sound to SavorSongs in The Key of Stevie
Send us Fan Mail Join me for a a white blend wine, as I talk about the legendary Stevie Wonder album "Songs In The Key of Life" in the Vintage Pour. Also, I…
Sound to SavorDolly, We'll Always Love You
Send us Fan Mail Join me with a Stella beer, as I discuss some fun and interesting facts about the legendary Dolly Parton. Also, I talk about Alicia Blue's…
Sound to SavorJust Like Heaven, or Hell?
Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Virgil's root beer, to help cool off and talk about the Just Like Heaven music festival in Pasadena last week. I talk about the…
Sound to SavorThe Legacy of Madonna's 'Ray of Light'
Send us Fan Mail Join me as I have an OLIPOP Watermelon lime soda, and talk about Madonna and her 1998 landmark "Ray of Light." Also, I talk about Phoebe…
Sound to SavorThat's A Wrap, Outside Lands
Send us Fan Mail Join me for a pour of rye whiskey, as I recount my weekend in the Bay at Outside Lands. I talk about the artists I saw, the VIP experience…
Sound to SavorThe 2026 Outside Lands Pregame Episode!
Send us Fan Mail I've grabbed a gin and tonic, and put together an episode to help you prep for Outside Lands. I highlight the stages, some of the experiences…
Sound to SavorMy Dad's Taste in Music, Part 2
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back for Part 2, as I tell some anecdotes about my dad and his music taste, and give you the list of songs he had me burn for him in…
Sound to SavorMy Dad's Taste in Music, Part 1
Send us Fan Mail Join me for a blood orange soda, as I finally start paying tribute to my dad and his music taste. I talk about some vinyl he had, music he…
Sound to SavorRolling Stones: How Come You Taste So Good?
Send us Fan Mail I've got a Voodoo Ranger Juice Force hazy IPA (9.5%), and I'm here to talk about the Rolling Stones' new album, their classic album "Sticky…
Sound to SavorWe're Halfway Through The Year!
Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Justin wine rosé, as I review the 23 episodes this year, and talk about the second half of the year. Cheers!
Sound to SavorHere, There, And Everywhere: The Beatles' "Revolver"
Send us Fan Mail Pull up a drink (mine is a vodka strawberry lemonade), and let's talk about the Beatles' legendary album, "Revolver." The album turns 60 next…
Sound to SavorWho's Zoomin' Who?: The Life of Clive Davis
Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Corvelia Zinfandel, as I talk about the life of famed music executive Clive Davis. I talk about his careers with Columbia…
Sound to SavorOf Criminals and Shadowboxers
Send us Fan Mail Pull up a beer (mine's a Modelo), as I revisit Fiona Apple's 1996 debut album, "Tidal." Also, I talk about the record store show from Whitney…
Sound to SavorWhere Were You in 96? The Reunion Episode, Part 2
Send us Fan Mail Join me for Part 2 of my conversation about music for my high school reunion. While the last episode focused on popular singles, this episode…
Sound to SavorWhere Were You in 96? The Reunion Episode, Part 1
Send us Fan Mail I needed a big pot of coffee for this one, on the eve of my 30th year high school reunion. In this first part, I go over the Billboard charts…
Sound to SavorThe Bottlerock Review!
Send us Fan Mail Join me as I go over the three days that made up the Bottlerock music festival in Napa. I'll walk you through my schedule, the highlights, and…
Sound to SavorA Few More Bottlerock Tidbits...and Music Festivals
Send us Fan Mail Join me for an OliPop drink (Peaches & Cream), as I go over the lineups for ACL, Ohana, and All Things Go Festivals. Plus...I talk about the…
Sound to SavorI Want It That Way: The 2026 Bottlerock Episode
Send us Fan Mail Join me for a white wine sangria, as I talk all things Bottlerock in Napa Valley. I talk about the general vibe, what to bring, the layout of…
Sound to SavorMotownphilly and Me: A Memory on My Birthday
Send us Fan Mail I poured myself a vodka blood orange soda, and cruise down memory lane for my birthday. Along the way, I talk about the importance of Boyz II…
Sound to SavorRevisiting The xx
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sip some bourbon neat, while talking about the xx on the heels of their Coachella set. I focus on their debut album, along…
Sound to SavorMy Review of Coachella 2026
Send us Fan Mail I'm on fumes, but I'm here to give you a play by play of my three days at the festival. Pour an 805 beer (my drink of choice), while I go…
Sound to SavorCoachella 2026 Part 2
Send us Fan Mail Join me for part 2 of the Coachella episode. I give some tips on enjoying the festival, review the stages, and point out some of the artists…
Sound to SavorCoachella 2026 Part 1
Send us Fan Mail Join me for a mango orange sparkling water, as I get into one of the biggest music events of the year. In this first part, I talk about going…
Sound to SavorIt's Spring, Time For Some New Music!
Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Motor Skills hazy IPA, as I get into some new music coming this spring. Also, the Just Like Heaven lineup, new music from…
Sound to SavorAnd it's 1, 2, 3...What Are We Fighting For?
Send us Fan Mail It's warming up, and I decided an Emmolo 2024 Sauvignon Blanc would be perfect for this episode. I talk about Woodstock legend Country Joe…
Sound to SavorHello...this episode is about Johnny Cash.
Send us Fan Mail I'm having a Boulevardier, as I feature Johnny Cash's "At San Quentin" in the Vintage Pour. Plus, I talk about new music from Harry Styles…
Sound to SavorIt's Blooming Music Festivals!
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this edition, where I remedy my voice with a hot toddy, and preview music festival lineups in the Tasting Room. Also, I talk about…
Sound to SavorYoung, Gifted and Black: The Legend is Aretha
Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Napa Estates Cabernet Sauvignon, as I talk about Aretha Franklin's "Young, Gifted and Black," her legendary 1972 album. Also…
Sound to SavorSketches of Miles Davis
Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Marianito drink, as I talk about the greatness that is Miles Davis' "Sketches of Spain" in the Vintage Pour. Also, I talk about…
Sound to SavorLet’s Talk Bad Bunny, Marvin Gaye, and the Grammys
Send us Fan Mail Grab a Smog City Ice Blink Hazy IPA, as I recount the Super Bowl half time show with Bad Bunny performing. Also, I talk about the Spinal Tap…
Sound to SavorWhere Everybody Knows Your Name: Your Favorite TV Themes
Send us Fan Mail I'm having a glass of Old Vine Zinfandel, and talking TV themes today. Also, remembering Sly Dunbar in the Tasting Room, and the "Romeo and…
Sound to SavorWho did you see live in 2016?!
Send us Fan Mail Why are people obsessed with what they were doing ten years ago? Hey, any excuse for me to talk about live music is fine by me. I talk about…
Sound to SavorWelcome to Season 3!
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back for the third season of Sound To Savor. I talk about the last couple months, in particular with my dad passing away last month. I…
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Cheers! - Looking Ahead to 2026
Send us Fan Mail Join me for the last episode of 2025, as I enjoy a maple old fashioned. I talk Questlove's new podcast, along with new music from gwendolyn…
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Wrapping up 2025, Part 2
Send us Fan Mail Help me finish reviewing 2025, as I get personal and talk about how this year presented some heavy challenges. Armed with a hot chocolate for…
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Wrapping up 2025, Part 1
Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Godmother drink (amaretto + vodka), as I recount some music I've recommended in 2025. Also, I review the shows and festivals…
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The 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Send us Fan Mail Join me for a French Connection, a brandy based drink, as I give you a breakdown of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony that occurred this…
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Raging with Zinfandel
Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Bogle old vine zinfandel, as I take us back to 1999, and Rage Against The Machine's album "The Battle of Los Angeles." Also, I…
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Goo Goo Muck, Black Sabbath, and Halloween!
Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Trader Joe's margarita in a can, as I talk Halloween on this unusually warm day. I go over new music in the Tasting Room, talk…
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Untitled (How Does it Feel?): The Legacy of D'Angelo
Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Rocktoberfest beer, as I pay tribute to D'Angelo. Also, the new Tame Impala album, Ace Frehley, John Lodge, and Treefort Fest…
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It's A Fabulous Night For a Moondance
Send us Fan Mail Join me for a glass of Malbec, as I talk about new music from Not For Radio, Jay Som, Malibu, and Gorillaz. Also, Rolling Stone has a new list…
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Dilla Time and Spanish Wine
Send us Fan Mail Join me for a $5 bottle of Tempranillo, from Trader Joes. I talk Primavera Sound and Stagecoach music festivals, and new music from Geese…
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The Dave Matthews Episode (For Kathryn Albert)
Send us Fan Mail This episode is dedicated to Kathryn Albert, one of the biggest Dave Matthews fans I've ever known. Join me as I enjoy a "Dave Matthews"…
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Building A Festival: The New Doc on Lilith Fair
Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Smogtoberfest beer from Smog City. In the Tasting Room, I talk new music from Sweet Nobody, Massive Attack leaving Spotify, and…
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Lineup Guesses for Coachella 2026!
Send us Fan Mail Hey hey! Join me, as I keep drinking that wine from last week, and talk about my guesses for next year's Coachella lineup. There are rumors…
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Remembering The Music Landscape After 9/11
Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Babich Sauvignon Blanc, as I cool off to talk music. I talk about Gorillaz' new album, Tame Impala's tour, and new music from…
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Let It Happen: Revisiting Tame Impala's "Currents"
Send us Fan Mail It's early, so grab a cup of coffee with me, as I reminisce about Tame Impala's psychedelic electro pop gem, "Currents." I talk about indie…
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Been Thinkin Bout Frank Ocean
Send us Fan Mail I'm cooling off with a sparkling berry lemonade vodka, and talking about Frank Ocean's "Channel Orange" in the Vintage Pour. Also, I touch on…
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Happy Sundays is Here: A Taste of the Artists Playing
Send us Fan Mail Join me as I have a Belching Beaver Deftones Phantom Bride IPA, and talk about the lineup of Long Beach's very own Happy Sundays music…
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A Review and a Preview: Outside Lands and Echo Park Rising
Send us Fan Mail Join me for a cup of coffee (this is an early morning recording), as I review my VIP experience at Outside Lands on Sunday. I talk about Big…
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Is Vienna Waiting for You?: Let's Talk Billy Joel
Send us Fan Mail Join me for a glass of wine, as I talk Tame Impala, King Gizzard, Spinal Tap 2, and other music news in the Tasting Room. Then get yourself a…
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Outside Lands Pregaming Episode, Part 2
Send us Fan Mail Join me for a Joel Gott sauvignon blanc, as I talk about the rest of the Outside Lands lineup. I give you a quick taste of each artist, and…
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Outside Lands Pregaming Episode, Part 1
Send us Fan Mail It's almost August, and that means it's almost time for San Francisco's Outside Lands. I'm scheduled to go for my tenth OSL. Join me for Part…
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It's Been 25 episodes this year! Cheers!
Send us Fan Mail Grab a beer (I've got my Dragon's Milk stout), and let's go through the 25 episodes I've released this year. I talk about my goals for the…